Be a part of making the 2011 Moorlands PTA Auction a reality!!  Consider becoming part of the Planning Committee today.  See below for more information regarding the Auction and Planning Committee.  If you would like to consider being a part of the early planning, e-mail Bob Graff at volunteers@moorlandspta.org.
 
What is the Moorlands PTA Auction?
 
The Moorlands PTA Auction is one of the major fundraising events of the PTA.  It is held every other year, usually in the Spring, at an off-campus venue.  Recent Auctions have been held at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery and the Lynnwood Convention Center.  The 2009 Auction raised $25,000 for the PTA with an additional $20,000 of proceeds going directly to Moorlands Elementary.
 
It is a spectacular  and fun-silled evening of cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and, of course, the auction itself, including:
- a "silent auction" of items donated by various businesses, parents, and other members of our Moorlands community.  Items are displayed on tables throughout the auction area where guests can bid on them during the early part of the evening. 
- a "live auction" where items are presented one by one with a professional auctioneer taking bids from the audience.  These items are of a larger caliber and also include the highly-coveted projects created by each Moorlands classroom.
 
What is the role of the Planning Committee?
 
The Planning Committee is made up of a minimum of 3-4 volunteers who:
- determine a date, location, theme and preliminary budget.
- recruit additional volunteers to help chair the necessary subcomittees (such as procurement, location logistics, decorations, live auction, silent auction, classroom projects, technical support, etc.).
- oversee the coordination of the various committees as planning continues.
 
It takes many volunteers to make the Auction a success, but it starts with the Planning Committee.  You will not be starting from scratch as many resources from prevous auctions and assistance from past Chairpersons are available to you.  So, if you are interested in finding out more about becoming a member of the Planning Committee, e-mail Bob Graff at volunteers@moorlandspta.org.